#765A7A Hex Color
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#765a7a is a dusty, muted purple with gray undertones that reads calm and a little moody. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, which makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a loud accent. White text passes AA on top of it, so it works as a dark mode background. The hex code #765a7a pairs well with muted golds and soft creams.
Questions about #765a7a
What is #765a7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #765a7a is rgb(118, 90, 122), in HSL hsl(293, 15%, 42%) and in CMYK 3%, 26%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #765a7a?
Muted golds, soft creams, and sage greens flatter #765a7a without fighting its low saturation. For contrast, a warm amber accent brings out its cooler side. Avoid bright saturated purples nearby, which make it look muddy.
Is #765a7a a warm or cool color?
#765a7a leans cool, thanks to its violet base, but the gray undertones soften that chill. It sits closer to a neutral plum than a vivid cold purple, so it plays fine with both warm neutrals and cooler blues.
Is #765a7a readable on white or black?
#765a7a has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.